Terms of Service
Last updated: January 1, 2026
Welcome to Shining Awards (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
These Terms should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. If you are under the age of majority, you must use the Site with parental or guardian consent.
2. Nature of the Service
Shining Awards is an independent, unofficial, fan‑run entertainment platform that hosts online polls, rankings, and fan engagement activities.
All results are for entertainment purposes only and are not official awards or verified measurements.
We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any artists, agencies, or rights holders.
3. User Conduct
By using the Site, you agree that you will NOT:
- use bots, scripts, automation tools, or vote manipulation software
- attempt to bypass rate limits or security protections
- submit fraudulent or artificially generated votes
- exploit bugs or vulnerabilities
- harass, spam, or abuse other users
- upload illegal, harmful, or infringing content
- interfere with the normal operation of the Site
Violation of these rules may result in:
- vote removal
- account/IP restrictions
- temporary or permanent bans
- legal action where applicable
4. Anti‑Bot & Anti‑Abuse Enforcement
To protect fairness, we may implement security measures including but not limited to:
- IP monitoring
- rate limiting
- CAPTCHA or verification systems
- behavioral detection
- traffic filtering
- vote auditing or invalidation
We reserve the right to remove or adjust votes or suspend polls if suspicious or abnormal activity is detected.
Our decisions regarding abuse prevention are final.
5. Intellectual Property (IP Policy)
All original content on the Site (including text, layout, design, graphics, and branding) is owned by Shining Awards or licensed to us and protected by copyright laws.
Artist names, images, and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used only for identification, commentary, or fan engagement purposes.
You may not copy, redistribute, or commercially exploit Site content without written permission.
6. Takedown & Rights Requests
If you believe content on the Site infringes your rights, please email contact@shiningawards.com with:
- the URL(s)
- description of the issue
- proof of ownership or authorization
We will review requests promptly and may remove or modify content at our discretion.
7. Poll Management
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, cancel, or invalidate any poll due to:
- technical issues
- abuse or manipulation
- legal concerns
- operational needs
Poll outcomes are final and may be adjusted for integrity or fairness.
8. Third‑Party Services
The Site may include third‑party links, ads, or tools. We are not responsible for external services or their policies.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, accuracy, or error‑free results.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shining Awards and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Site, including disputes related to poll outcomes or technical failures.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from or relating to the Site shall first be resolved through good‑faith informal negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts.
You agree not to participate in class actions or collective claims.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Contact
Email: contact@shiningawards.com